Triple-Fat Virtual Analog
Sink your teeth into the new triple-stacked virtual analog engine, comprising three complete synths for incredibly thick, powerful sound. Unleash the beef of three oscillators that drive a trio of multimode, resonant filters, multi-shape LFOs, and amplifiers, plus nine envelope generators. It’s like having three synthesizers in one! With 64 polyphonic voices onboard, the GAIA SH-01 makes it possible to play massive sounds without experiencing note drop-out.
Sep 06, 2016 In summary, the Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer is a fun, feature-rich keyboard with great sound & expressiveness in a portable, affordable package. It is ideal for anyone wanting to recreate that distinctive analog-synthesizer sound & still remain compatible with current MIDI, USB & PC-based instruments. Following the SH-201, Roland continues its SH-series with the Gaia SH-01. The Gaia is an analog modeling synthesizer that retains the basic traits of previous SH-series synths: hands-on tweaking, user-friendly layout and compact design.
Stackable Effects
From the silkiest reverb to the grittiest growl, the SH-01’s instantly selectable multi-effects will catapult your sounds into another spatial dimension. You can layer up to five simultaneous effects for dozens of variations. The onboard effects include reverb, distortion, fuzz, bit crash, flanger, phaser, pitch shifter, low boost, and delay with panning and tempo sync. Dedicated control knobs are provided for tweaking the effects in real time.
Portable Power
At less than 10 pounds, the GAIA SH-01 is lightweight, compact, and great for musicians on the go. The 37-note keyboard is full-size, however, so performers can play naturally and comfortably. The synth can be powered via AC or batteries* for the ultimate in portable convenience. A battery-life indicator on the front panel ensures that you won’t lose power unexpectedly. When used in conjunction with a battery-powered amp such as Roland’s CUBE Street, MOBILE CUBE, BA-330 or KC-110, the GAIA SH-01 can be played and heard anywhere!
Instant Control
The front panel puts every control directly under your fingertips. There are no hidden menus, no nonsense. Just play and move the knobs and sliders, or wave your hands over the invisible D Beam for dramatic effects. The logically designed front panel shows the signal path from left to right. It helps beginners understand synthesis, while experienced players will love the instant gratification of hands-on control during performance.
Phrase Recorder and Arpeggiator
Hold a note or chord and let the arpeggiator create musical magic automatically for you. The tempo can be set via tap tempo. In addition, the onboard Phrase Recorder lets you record what you play on the keyboard as well as the movements of the knobs and sliders. The controller data can also be played back independently to complement the notes you play in real time.
USB and EXT IN
Connect directly to a computer (Mac or PC) with one simple USB cable, and stream audio directly to the software of your choice. The SH-01’s USB ports can also be used to transmit and receive MIDI data, and to store your patches and phrases (recorded with the Phrase Recorder) to a USB memory stick. For integrating with external devices, the SH-01’s EXT input lets you connect external audio sources such as an MP3-player and play along with your favorite songs or backing tracks - great for practice and live performance. Manipulate the incoming audio with three Center Cancel modes, which let you eliminate pre-recorded vocals, guitars, or bass.
*Can be powered by eight rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries.
| SH-01 Gaia | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 2010 |
| Price | £579[1] $799[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 64 voices |
| Timbrality | 16 part[3] |
| Oscillator | 3 Saw, Square, Pulse - PWM, Triangle, Sine, Noise, Super saw |
| LFO | 1 triangle, sine, saw, square, sample |
| Synthesis type | Virtual analogue |
| Filter | Low-pass, High-pass, band pass |
| Attenuator | Attack, Decay, Envelope Depth |
| Aftertouch expression | No |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Storage memory | 64 Preset, 64 User |
| Effects | Distortion, flanger, delay, reverb |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 37 keys |
| Left-hand control | Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, D-Beam Controller |
| External control | Pedal jack (TRS), MIDI (In, Out), USB, EXT IN(Stereo miniature phone type),DC IN |
The SH-01 Gaia, is a sixty four voice[4]polyphonicvirtual analoguesynthesizer introduced by Roland Corporation in 2010.
Architecture[edit]
The SH-01 Gaia is a follow up to the popular SH-201. The lightweight unit is designed with a simple layout and no menu so you can adjust the sounds parameters in real time. It has a USB interface so it can be easily connected up to a computer for sequencing.
D-Beam[edit]
D Beam controller for sound manipulation. There is also a Phrase Recorder onboard. The D-Beam can be controlled in real time by placing your hand over a sensor on the keyboard to control, and affects the pitch volume and can also be assigned to control another parameter for each patch.
Effects[edit]
Effects are stackable and can be combined for up to five effects to be used at the same time.[5]
Analog Synthesizer Modules
Power[edit]
The unit runs on AC power or batteries for portable use.[6]
References[edit]
Analog Synthesizer Online
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